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Integrated Sustainable Design of Buildings by Paul Appleby
RRP: $92.38$81.56Integrated Sustainable Design of Buildings aims to provide a guide to members of design and masterplanning teams on how to deliver sustainable development and buildings cost effectively, meeting current and emerging UK and international statutory and... -
Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability by Sebastien Darchen
RRP: $62.98$55.94As the world becomes more urbanised, solutions are required to solve current challenges for three arenas of sustainability: social sustainability, environmental sustainability and urban economic sustainability.This edited volume interrogates innovative... -
Infrastructure Sustainability and Design by Spiro N. Pollalis
RRP: $283.50$249.65You're overseeing a large-scale project, but you're not an engineering or construction specialist, and so you need an overview of the related sustainability concerns and processes. To introduce you to the main issues, experts from the fields of... -
Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades by Mary Benedict Bonham
RRP: $100.78$89.90Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin facades. Author Mary Ben Bonham examines the history and continuing... -
Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management by Paul Appleby
RRP: $231.00$201.83Governments across the globe are setting targets for reducing their carbon emissions. For example, the UK Government has committed to an eighty per cent reduction by 2050, when twenty-eight million buildings that currently exist will still be standing;... -
The Return of Nature: Sustaining Architecture in the Face of Sustainability by Preston Scott Cohen
RRP: $94.48$83.33The Return of Nature asks you to critique your conception of nature and your approach to architectural sustainability and green design. What do the terms mean? Are they de facto design requirements? Or are they unintended design replacements? The book is... -
Building for a Changing Climate: The Challenge for Construction, Planning and Energy by Peter F. Smith
RRP: $96.58$84.27There is now a practically universal consensus that our climate is changing rapidly, and as a direct result of human activities. While there is extensive debate about what we can do to mitigate the damage we are causing, it is becoming increasingly clear... -
Architectural Science and the Sun: The poetics and pragmatics of solar design by Dason Whitsett
RRP: $113.38$100.53Architectural Science and the Sun synthesizes physics, climate, program, and perception to provide a foundation in the principles of architectural science related to the sun: solar geometry, solar analysis and design techniques, passive design... -
Sustainability & Scarcity: A Handbook for Green Design and Construction in Developing Countries by Peter Ozolins
RRP: $83.98$74.47Sustainability & Scarcity addresses a gap in the literature on green building recognized by many in the fields of international development, architecture, construction, housing and sustainability. Rather than being based on the experiences of more... -
Ecology and the Architectural Imagination by Brook Muller
RRP: $104.98$91.35By including ecological concerns in the design process from the outset, architecture can enhance life. Author Brook Muller understands how a designer's predispositions and poetic judgement in dealing with complex and dynamic ecological systems impact the... -
Handbook of Sustainable Refurbishment: Housing by Simon Burton
RRP: $130.18$112.58Based on careful analysis and experience in all housing sectors and house types, this handbook explains and demonstrates how to incorporate the most effective energy saving measures in the existing housing stock.It begins by setting out the basic aims of... -
Solar Guerrilla: Constructive Responses to Climate Change by Maya Vinitsky
RRP: $41.90$27.99At a time when extreme climatic phenomena, air quality, and industrial impact are among the most pressing issues on the public agenda, the dramatic change in the climate has led to the realization that capitalism has a destructive effect on the... -
Somebody Else's Problem: Consumerism, Sustainability and Design by Robert Crocker
RRP: $209.98$181.86Gold winner of the AXIOM Business Book Award in the category of Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Sustainability. Please see: http://www.axiomawards.com/77/award-winners/2017-winners Consumerism promises a shortcut to a 'better' life through the accumulation... -
Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers: Fundamentals of Net Zero and High Performance Design by Dorothy Gerring
RRP: $193.18$167.58Renewable Energy Systems for Building Designers presents a comprehensive introduction to the latest resources and technologies used in high performance and net zero energy buildings, with a practical focus on the design and integration of these systems... -
Regreening the Built Environment: Nature, Green Space, and Sustainability by Michael A. Richards
RRP: $283.50$247.13Regreening the Built Environment examines the relationship between the built environment and nature and demonstrates how rethinking the role and design of infrastructure can environmentally, economically, and socially sustain the earth. In the... -
Green Roofs: Ecological Design and Construction by William McDonough
RRP: $77.68$50.36-- Cooling cities -- Reducing energy demand -- Containing water runoff -- Preserving wildlife habitat -- Enhancing urban well-being These are a few of the many reasons why green roofs are sprouting in cities around the world. Examine possibilities for... -
How Much Energy Does Your Building Use? by Liz Reason
RRP: $69.28$61.24Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910174036Author Liz ReasonFormat PaperbackPage Count 101Imprint Do SustainabilityPublisher Do Sustainability -
Transforming Markets in the Built Environment: Adapting to Climate Change by Susan Roaf
RRP: $182.68$158.63There is an urgent need to build human capacity to make the often vulnerable and exposed buildings and communities we live and work in more resilient to the changing social, economic and physical environments around us. Extensive research has been done... -
The Indoor Environment Handbook: How to Make Buildings Healthy and Comfortable by Philomena M. Bluyssen
RRP: $231.00$201.83Winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Titles of 2010 award. Ensuring that buildings are healthy and comfortable for their occupants is a primary concern of all architects and building engineers. This highly practical handbook will help make that... -
Green Building Fundamentals by Mike Montoya
RRP: $176.27$157.63This book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building practices, which will soon become common practice on every project. It is also intended as a practical study guide for the?LEED Green Associate exam,... -
Young Research Forum: Research Papers for Future Megacities on Governance, Water, Planning, and Mobility by Lukas Born
RRP: $54.60$49.71Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783868592795Author Lukas BornFormat PaperbackPage Count 223Imprint Jovis VerlagPublisher Jovis VerlagWeight(grams) 703g -
The Green City and Social Injustice: 21 Tales from North America and Europe by Isabelle Anguelovski
RRP: $77.68$68.31The Green City and Social Injustice examines the recent urban environmental trajectory of 21 cities in Europe and North America over a 20-year period. It analyses the circumstances under which greening interventions can create a new set of inequalities... -
Sustainable Healthcare Architecture by Robin Guenther 9781118086827
RRP: $161.60$142.86"With this book, Robin Guenther and Gail Vittori show us how critical our green building mission is to the future of human health and secures a lasting legacy that will continue to challenge and focus the green building movement, the healthcare industry,... -
Best Practices in Sustainable Building Design by Shahin Vassigh
RRP: $161.70$134.15Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604270686Author Shahin VassighPage Count 288Imprint J Ross PublishingPublisher J Ross Publishing -
Sustainable Architecture & Design 2023 / 2024 by Andrea Herold 9783899863970
RRP: $142.80$93.47Forty international projects in six categories present the most innovative and forward-looking solutions, whose contribution to building culture development is clearly evident. The focus is on all the relevant themes of transformation development: use of... -
Architektur und Klimawandel: 20 Interviews zur Zukunft des Bauens Sandra Hofmeister 9783955536268
RRP: $50.40$42.84Architektur und Bauwesen stehen an einem Wendepunkt. Mehr als 40% der CO2-Emissionen weltweit gehen auf ihr Konto. Der globale Temperaturanstieg lässt sich nur reduzieren, wenn sich das Bauen radikal ändert. Wie aber sollen wir unsere Städte, Gebäude und...Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:RRP: $50.40$42.84Subtotal: -
Sustainable Design for the Built Environment Rob Fleming 9781032510828
RRP: $81.88$69.59Sustainable Design for the Built Environment marks the transition of sustainable design from a specialty service to the mainstream approach for creating a healthy and resilient built environment. This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces... -
Architecture Is Experimentation: Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Jana Revedin 9783966800273
RRP: $121.80$103.53Architecture Is Experimentation shines a spotlight on the intersection of architectural innovation and sustainable solutions through the lens of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2023 laureates: Ronald and Erik Rietveld, Benedetta Tagliabue,... -
75 Architects for a Sustainable World Agata Toromanoff 9783791393070
RRP: $84.00$71.40Filled with striking photography as well as design inspiration and hope for a better tomorrow, this beautifully designed volume profiles the work of a global selection of visionary architects who are reimagining our built world for the future.Driven by... -
Green Building Envelopes: The Latest in Eco-Friendly Architecture Sibylle Kramer 9783037682982
RRP: $83.90$71.32Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783037682982Author Sibylle KramerFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Braun Publishing AGPublisher Braun Publishing AG -
Architecture Follows Climate: Passive Techniques of Traditional Architectures in Extreme Climatic Areas Alexandros Vassileios Emilios Ioannou-Naoum 9783035627794
RRP: $126.00$107.10Climate-friendly construction is essential if we are to ensure that future generations can enjoy comfortable living spaces. Design and the choice of materials help to considerably reduce the climate impact of buildings. The techniques featured in this... -
Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements: A South African Context Andrew Emmanuel Okem 9781032412023
RRP: $283.50$240.98This book uses the Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) as a lens to show how innovative processes, practices and systems could address critical challenges and facilitate the delivery of sustainable human settlements in South Africa.The Transformative... -
Architecture Is Education: Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Jana Revedin 9783966800280
RRP: $121.80$103.53Architecture Is Education highlights the impact of education in the field of architecture, illustrated by the groundbreaking work of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2024 winners: Andrés Jaque, Klaus K. Loenhart, Ciro Pirondi, Iyas Shahin... -
Design of Green Liquid Dielectrics for Transformers: An Experimental Approach: Biodegradable Insulating Materials for Transformers T. Mariprasath 9788770041522
$230.58This book provides in-depth information about the latest trends in transformer insulation design. This practical guide is prepared from a hands-on perspective, offering readers valuable insights into the trends in liquid dielectrics for transformer... -
Misfits & Hybrids: Architectural Artifacts for the 21st-Century City Ferda Kolatan 9781032396118
RRP: $69.28$61.24Contemporary cities are shaped by the unlikely adjacencies of objects that are vastly different in kind, origin, and scale: buildings, infrastructure, and other urban components that over time accumulate into mismatched configurations. However, despite... -
Implementing Sustainable Cities Sylvie Albert 9781032587707
RRP: $283.50$240.98This edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.To achieve sustainability, cities choose their own goals and develop the... -
Implementing Sustainable Cities Sylvie Albert 9781032587684
RRP: $77.68$66.02This edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.To achieve sustainability, cities choose their own goals and develop the... -
Nature-First Cities: Restoring Relationships with Ecosystems and with Each Other Cam Brewer 9780774868648
RRP: $75.60$64.26Nature belongs in cities, but how do we put nature first without pushing people aside? Nature-First Cities reveals the false dichotomy of that question by recognizing that people and nature are indivisible. Western urbanization has meant the ongoing... -
Misfits & Hybrids: Architectural Artifacts for the 21st-Century City Ferda Kolatan 9781032396101
RRP: $283.50$246.29Contemporary cities are shaped by the unlikely adjacencies of objects that are vastly different in kind, origin, and scale: buildings, infrastructure, and other urban components that over time accumulate into mismatched configurations. However, despite... -
The Pedagogies of Re-Use: The International School of Re-Construction Duncan Baker-Brown 9781032650623
RRP: $77.68$68.31The Pedagogies of Re-Use captures the amazing digital gathering of students, academics, practitioners, and activists that happened at the International School of Re-Construction. Involving over 100 people, from countries as far apart as Brazil, Canada,...